Overview
King’s College London is one of England’s oldest universities, founded in 1829 by King George IV and the Duke of Wellington. It’s ranked among the top 10 UK universities globally (QS World University Rankings 2026) and has a proud history that includes 14 Nobel Prize winners among its alumni and staff.
With five campuses across central London and over 41,000 students, King’s is a major player in higher education. It’s had a hand in some of the world’s biggest scientific breakthroughs—like discovering the structure of DNA—and today, it’s Europe’s largest centre for training doctors, dentists, and healthcare professionals. It also hosts six Medical Research Council centres and the world’s oldest professional nursing school.
If you’re thinking globally, King’s makes it easy. The university partners with over 150 institutions worldwide, giving you plenty of chances to study abroad for a semester, a summer, or even a full year.
Student life is just as active. King’s Students’ Union runs nearly 300 societies and sports clubs—from rowing on the Thames to a rifle club that trains under the Strand Campus at the old Aldwych tube station. There are also five student venues and loads of opportunities to volunteer and get involved.
King’s Sport & Wellness keeps things moving with four gyms across its campuses and halls, offering students all kinds of ways to stay fit, active, and balanced during their studies.
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Courses at King’s College London:
Foundation
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
Research
Pre-Sessional
Courses: 150+
Affordable tuition fee:
From £9,861
Scholarships Available
Services for international students
King’s College London runs pre-sessional English lessons up to 16 weeks before the start of term for students who want or need to improve their English scores before starting. The Student Advice Service can assist all students with money and housing, well-being and welfare, and visa-related matters.
Ranking
- 24th in the Times University Guide 2025
- 21st in the Guardian University Guide 2026
- 31st in the QS World University Rankings 2026
- 36th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
King’s achieved excellent results in REF 2021, sustaining the College’s position among the world’s best universities for research excellence and power. 55.1% of the work submitted was rated 4* (world-leading).
Alumni
- Peter Higgs (Nobel Laureate for Physics)
- Desmond Tutu (Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town)
- Virginia Woolf (Author)
- John Ruskin (Art critic and patron)
Accommodation
King’s College London students have access to the halls of residences owned by King’s and those owned by the University of London. All accommodation is within Zone 1 or 2 of the London Underground; most are close to the teaching campuses. A wide range of private accommodations is available, and the Student Support Officer can advise.
Location
King’s College London is the most central university in London, with four of its five campuses within a square mile beside the Thames between Westminster and London Bridge. The five are The Strand Campus, Guy’s Campus, Waterloo Campus, St Thomas’ Campus, and Denmark Hill Campus.
The Strand is King’s founding campus, built on land granted to the College next to Somerset House. Medicine has been taught at the Guy’s and St Thomas’s campuses for centuries.
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